Chapter 640 359: Bai Qingyi: How Can a Husband Play Favorites?

The meeting with the envoy delegation from Shenluo Celestial Palace went just as Ling Changqing had expected.

Yun Qingxue was the true leader of this delegation; she held indisputable authority, even over Yaozhou's foremost Female Cultivation Sect. Thus, once she spoke for her Sect, the matter was considered perfectly resolved.

From the Ling Family's standpoint, they already had Xuannü Palace and the Ye Family from the Qingming Continent, plus the Celestial Derivation Pavilion, as strategic allies. Adding Shenluo Celestial Palace from Yaozhou was no big deal.

Of course, these new Female Cultivators would all have to undergo the strictest vetting process by Ling Changqing—or more accurately, by the Gong Ling of the Era Star Palace—and would only be allowed to stay after being cleared.

Yun Qingxue herself did not object. She had no desire to see the hard-won opportunity to achieve her Dao get snatched away by hostile forces.

That evening, Ling Qiyue hosted a grand banquet to entertain the Female Cultivators from Shenluo Celestial Palace.

All the upper echelons of the Ling Family were in attendance, including Qin Yanran, Ye Binghua, Shui Wan Zhao, Qin Mengxuan, Liu Ying Ziyi, and Ziyunxi.

At the banquet, Yun Qingxue, Chen Chuyu, Qi Yu, and the other ladies finally got their wish and met Ling Changqing. This handsome, elegant youth in purple robes, with eyes as dark as polished lacquer, was the very Child of Destiny that countless great powers had desperately sought but could never obtain.

Although his Cultivation was only at the Divinity Transformation Level, the magnificent and unprecedented phenomenon surrounding his Destiny left even a veteran Great Power like Yun Qingxue utterly shaken.

Since the Ancient Era, a legend had circulated in this world: whichever power obtained the true Child of Destiny would become the world's sovereign. Looking at him now, it seemed that was no exaggeration at all.

"...After all these years, Husband, you've certainly hidden yourself well!"

As she spoke, the exquisitely dressed and peerlessly beautiful Chen Chuyu came over holding an Azure Jade Wine Pot to offer a toast. Her radiant eyes rippled with flirtatious charm, and her voice held a hint of playful complaint.

"I had no choice,"

Ling Changqing replied with a faint smile. "If I hadn't protected myself, those powerful figures would have discovered and captured me long ago."

Beside him, Yun Qingxue let out a charming huff and said with a smile, "Husband, if you had come to Yaozhou right after arriving in this world, not only would I have taken you as my Direct Disciple, but all the Sect's resources would have been devoted to you.

By now, I'm afraid you would have already stepped into the Void Refining Realm, right? And the Sect would have likely unified the Qingyao Continent."

The foundations and heritage of Shenluo Celestial Palace far surpassed those of Yuzhou's Nine Great Cultivation Families. With Ling Changqing's help, a meteoric rise in their strength would be inevitable; becoming the sovereign of an entire continent would not have been just a daydream.

"How would that be possible?"

Ling Changqing shook his head. "If word got out, Shenluo Celestial Palace would have become everyone's target, facing a frenzied siege from all the powers on the Qingyao Continent.

In the end, forget unification—I doubt you could have even preserved your own lineage. Don't tell me your Sect doesn't have spies from other powers lying dormant within its ranks."

"..."

Yun Qingxue's expression faltered. After careful consideration, she realized she couldn't refute his point.

Shenluo Celestial Palace was indeed powerful, but it was nothing compared to the entire Qingyao Continent.

Faced with a heaven-defying opportunity like the Child of Destiny, those masters of great power would show them no mercy. Besieging and even destroying Shenluo Celestial Palace would have been the inevitable outcome.

"Alright, there's no need to bring that up now,"

Bai Qingyi said with a lovely smile, "In any case, with our husband here, the future Changqing Immortal Dynasty will not only unify Yuzhou, but conquering the entire Qingyao Continent is just a matter of time."

"Yes, that's inevitable."

Yun Qingxue nodded lightly. The Ling Family had been a mere Foundation Establishment Small Clan, but thanks to Ling Changqing, their strength had skyrocketed in less than two hundred years, and they had become the most powerful force in the Yuzhou Cultivation Realm.

To be precise, they were now a major power not just in Yuzhou, but across the entire Qingyao Continent.

This was because two sanctums of Great Powers from the Ancient Era—the Hongmeng Divine Hall and the Doumu Immortal Palace—were already in Ling Changqing's possession.

After seeing Xue Qingtan, Meng Feiyu, and Immortal Venerable Doumu, Yun Qingxue completely abandoned any ulterior thoughts she might have harbored. Compared to them, the advantages of Shenluo Celestial Palace were not as pronounced as she had believed.

"Husband..."

Qi Yu, who had the face of a child and an impressively ample chest, came over holding a Wine Jar. Perhaps from drinking too much Spirit Wine, her beautiful face was flushed a vivid crimson, making her look breathtakingly lovely.

She stared intently at the handsome, purple-robed youth before her, her voice shy yet resolute. "Tonight… may I dual cultivate with you?"

Her attitude was so direct and ardent that even Chen Chuyu, standing beside her, blushed. But this was understandable; Sword Cultivators were known for being direct and unpretentious, never masking their intentions.

"Well, that depends on how my wife arranges it."

Ling Changqing wasn't being coy, turning his gaze to Ling Qiyue and Yun Qingxue. 'This moment was bound to come sooner or later, anyway.'

Ling Qiyue smiled, pursing her lips. "Sister Qingxue's Cultivation is too high. If too many people attend to him, I'm afraid our husband won't be able to handle it! Why don't… you pick two helpers to go with you.

Also, I'll have Sister Bai come help. Since you girls have never had a Dao Companion before, you're bound to be a bit flustered when serving our husband. She can lend a hand and guide you."

Yun Qingxue's lovely face turned crimson as she shyly agreed, choosing Chen Chuyu and Qi Yu.

As the banquet drew to a close, the three women excused themselves and left early to prepare.

Half an hour later, Ling Changqing also rose and left his seat, returning to his bedchambers under the guidance of Song Xuelan and Ling Menghuan.

By now, this entire section of the palace was magnificently adorned with lanterns and streamers. Along the path, the Maids and guards had all changed their attire. Their fair skin was on full display beneath thin, translucent gowns, leaving much to the imagination.